The kitchen may be considered as the second determinant to whether or not a house is worth its money. However, we forget to pay close attention to the dining room, which is a segment of the kitchen. This space contributes in a great way to the final style and finishes of the kitchen. Most of us can easily be blamed for the arrogance of disregarding this space which is dependent on the size of the small kitchen space. However, To design a space that is optimal for a proper functioning dining space various factors come into play. Therefore, below are ways in which you can manage dining areas in small apartments.
Colorful interior for a fresh look
Dull spaces are not on the people world desired places to be. Therefore, for starters, you should be able to find more light into the area you want to establish your dining area; this can either be by adding of natural light or artificial light. However, color plays an essential role in developing a bright interior; therefore, you should ensure that space is painted with bright colors such as yellow, blue and green. Through homemade tabletop ideas, glass tables would help in a significant way to establish a beautiful and colorful space. A back-painted, rectangular glass table top would be the best option for such a space. This will be because the edges of the glass would be visible and most of the time the base of the dining table wouldn’t matter. The color of the back painted glass depends on the color of the walls and mostly on the taste and preference of the client.
Consider using the extendable table
Small apartments are known for the little cooking space allowance. This makes the extendable table the best option because you can open it depending on the number of visitors you have. Glass top dining tables are the best fit for such situations because its transparent nature creates an illusion of space. This, therefore, not only does the glass table help in the improvement of the décor but also it creates more space. Dining tables which have a rectangular glass top would best fit as an extendable table because they can be easily split and joint without much going on.
Minimizing dining numbers
Always cut down the number of friends you invite over for meals in your house if you have a limited amount of space. In most cases cut it down to dinners for two because you can easily accommodate them. Round glass top dining tables would be fit best in this situation because it symbolizes continuity; this creates a bond with the one you are dining with. Sharp edges of the rectangular table create a disconnection with the person sitting next to you. This character automatically disqualifies the use of it when trying to create a connection with someone. The clear glass top makes it appear classy and allows one to enjoy the interior décor especially when the base of the table is made out of steel metal
Make use of corners in the small apartments Edges are essential sections of an apartment especially if the apartment is small. You should ensure that you utilize the corners space most efficiently. The best way to ensure that you have utilized the corners is by using triangular shaped glass top dining table. This can be easily fixed at the edges and ensure you leave enough space to be used by your counterparts. The corner spaces are however more useful because you can easily install shelves above the dining table where you can display some of your ornaments that you feel are beautiful and that deserve to be seen. All this would put the corners in the proper use of which in most cases they are left untouched and wasted. Triangular dining tables are not very common; therefore, in most cases, they’d require to be customized.
DIY glass table top ideas
DIY ideas are the best because it means that you have to come up with original ideas that are only best for you. Glass tops are however my favorite because they are not limited to a particular design. You can quickly switch it depending on your preference and transform it into whatever look you want. This advanced modification of the glass into any form would mostly depend on the type of glass being used. The best glass for such is the plexiglass. It can be molded into any shape depending on your preference.
With the standard table base being already defined it cannot be easily changed. However, for the various table tops, you can easily attach the glass top to anything it can be screwed on and immediately transform it to a dining table. This shows how you can use the different DIY glass table top idea to come up with different types of glass table top. A few examples of the different bases include wooden logs, steel rods, and wooden bars. There are several Trendy tables for the dining room that have come about this bizarre attachment of glass to different bases. Therefore, depending on your apartment space, you can use the various table tops personally customized from scratch.
Practice minimalism for the maximization of space
Dining rooms are known to be sophisticated with high chairs and expensive seats that are not necessary for proper communication of class and style. You should try out simple designs that will save on your space and money. Various forms do not require too much attention; a good example is the use of dining benches. This is types of benches that are used in place of dining seats. They can be used with a rectangular glass top dining table. With the various style of benches, you can easily combine the two and get a proper dining table setting. You can also switch the chairs with a wooden stool. This, however, would require the use of a custom made a dining table. Therefore, minimalism is an excellent example of how you can change the appearance of your dining room setup into a standard classy and straightforward setup.